11 Countries with the Highest Rates of Incarceration in the World

1. Seychelles

Incarceration rate – 868

For a population that’s less than 100,000, the incarceration rate in Seychelles is definitely high. The honeymoon destination is very vigilant when capturing criminals. A significant number of the incarcerated in Seychelles are actually Somali pirates captured and imprisoned far from their home.

That is it for our list of the 11 countries with the highest rates of incarceration in the world. These rates are usually stable so don’t expect them to change significantly in the coming years.